BIRCH BRAE- Spectacular House On Big Lake For An Amazing Northwoods Experience!
5.0
Outstanding(45 Reviews)House in Wisconsin
20 guests · 7 bedrooms · 4 baths
Reasons to book
Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating
Free cancellationFull refund if you change your mind
Great for petsBring all your friends and family, even the furry ones
About this house rental
We built our dream lake house about 20 years ago for family gatherings and it now accommodates up to 20 guests. High vaulted ceilings, a stone fireplace, unique Northwoods furnishings, and two stories of windows provide an exceptional view of Big Lake and all it's beauty.
The great room overlooks the lake and is used for dining, relaxing by the fire, and enjoying the incredible views. Wildlife sightings are frequent, include eagles, loons, deer and more, and are right outside the door!
There is an attached three season screened in porch to keep the bugs away and a wood burning stove to keep the room toasty warm on those cool evenings. A huge deck runs the length of the house on the lakeside for additional seating to enjoy the magnificent views.
The kitchen is large and open with a huge island to have your morning coffee or to prepare food while socializing with other guests. It is well stocked with most everything you need to prepare wonderful meals for your entire group. There are two grills outside, one gas and one charcoal, along with a second refrigerator in the garage.
There are two bathrooms and three bedrooms on the first floor including the largest bedroom we call Kamp Kid as it has four twin beds with an adjacent bedroom with 2 twin beds.
The second floor has two bedrooms, a bathroom, and a comfortable sitting area in the loft that has the best view in the house!
The lower level is newly remodeled, has two bedrooms, a huge rec room (with a ping pong and foosball table), sitting area, kitchenette, and bathroom. From the lower level, there is a walk out patio complete with chairs, fire pit and access to the lake.
Birch Brae sits on a bluff facing Keith Island and has 29 stairs leading to a private dock. The water depth at the end of the dock is 26/27 inches. The lake is shallow with a sandy area near the dock which is fun for swimming and water activities. There are two kayaks, two canoes, oars, paddles, and personal flotation devices for your use.
Big Lake is a 827 acre lake and has a maximum depth of 61 feet. Visitors have access to the lake from two public boat landings, one is a mile away. Fish include pan fish, large and small mouth bass, northern pike, walleye, and the ever elusive musky! It's a fisherperson's delight!
Wakeboard boats and jets skis are not allowed.
Birch Brae is on The Heart of Vilas County Bike Trail System that offers more than 45 miles of paved trails connecting St. Germain, Sayner, Boulder Junction, Manitowish Waters. The property is 8 miles from Boulder Junction and 8 miles from Manitowish Waters. There are four bicycles and a tandem bike available for your use but bring your own helmets!
Vilas County is one of the world’s premier snowmobiling destinations. There are over 600 miles of spectacular trails that traverse unspoiled wilderness, crossing undeveloped lakes and connecting to scenic Northwoods communities. In all, Vilas County is home to a quarter million acres of public land.
The property is located in the Lake Superior snow belt so there's a lot of snow most winters. The area is home to some of the best snowmobiling clubs around and volunteers work tirelessly to keep trails in top condition.
Birch Brae offers the perfect Northwoods experience during any season!!
FYI, we do have a security camera that monitors the driveway.
The great room overlooks the lake and is used for dining, relaxing by the fire, and enjoying the incredible views. Wildlife sightings are frequent, include eagles, loons, deer and more, and are right outside the door!
There is an attached three season screened in porch to keep the bugs away and a wood burning stove to keep the room toasty warm on those cool evenings. A huge deck runs the length of the house on the lakeside for additional seating to enjoy the magnificent views.
The kitchen is large and open with a huge island to have your morning coffee or to prepare food while socializing with other guests. It is well stocked with most everything you need to prepare wonderful meals for your entire group. There are two grills outside, one gas and one charcoal, along with a second refrigerator in the garage.
There are two bathrooms and three bedrooms on the first floor including the largest bedroom we call Kamp Kid as it has four twin beds with an adjacent bedroom with 2 twin beds.
The second floor has two bedrooms, a bathroom, and a comfortable sitting area in the loft that has the best view in the house!
The lower level is newly remodeled, has two bedrooms, a huge rec room (with a ping pong and foosball table), sitting area, kitchenette, and bathroom. From the lower level, there is a walk out patio complete with chairs, fire pit and access to the lake.
Birch Brae sits on a bluff facing Keith Island and has 29 stairs leading to a private dock. The water depth at the end of the dock is 26/27 inches. The lake is shallow with a sandy area near the dock which is fun for swimming and water activities. There are two kayaks, two canoes, oars, paddles, and personal flotation devices for your use.
Big Lake is a 827 acre lake and has a maximum depth of 61 feet. Visitors have access to the lake from two public boat landings, one is a mile away. Fish include pan fish, large and small mouth bass, northern pike, walleye, and the ever elusive musky! It's a fisherperson's delight!
Wakeboard boats and jets skis are not allowed.
Birch Brae is on The Heart of Vilas County Bike Trail System that offers more than 45 miles of paved trails connecting St. Germain, Sayner, Boulder Junction, Manitowish Waters. The property is 8 miles from Boulder Junction and 8 miles from Manitowish Waters. There are four bicycles and a tandem bike available for your use but bring your own helmets!
Vilas County is one of the world’s premier snowmobiling destinations. There are over 600 miles of spectacular trails that traverse unspoiled wilderness, crossing undeveloped lakes and connecting to scenic Northwoods communities. In all, Vilas County is home to a quarter million acres of public land.
The property is located in the Lake Superior snow belt so there's a lot of snow most winters. The area is home to some of the best snowmobiling clubs around and volunteers work tirelessly to keep trails in top condition.
Birch Brae offers the perfect Northwoods experience during any season!!
FYI, we do have a security camera that monitors the driveway.
Amenities
Air conditioner
Pets allowed
Kitchen or Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Fireplace
Parking
Laundry
Balcony or Patio
Dishwasher
TV
Garden
Family friendly
Map of Wisconsin
Reviews
5.0
Outstanding(45 Reviews)5.0
Absolutely perfect in every respect. We are repeat renters and it’s lovely every time.
5.0
Our family of 13 stayed for a week. Everyone described the the house, the kitchen, and the recreational equipment as outstanding. Everything we needed, especially in the kitchen, was provided. We enjoyed games, puzzles, canoeing, kayaking, bicycling, trail hiking and lots of great conversation. We appreciated the high-speed internet as some family members had work or classes for which high speed was helpful. Everyone explored nearby towns. One family member rented a boat at Greers Landing for two days on a nearby lake for tubing and skiing. We recommend Birch Brae!
5.0
5 sisters catching up, had a wonderful time in spacious home. Very well stocked. Love the view of the lake thru windows and back porch. Definitely would recommend.
5.0
Keith was great to deal with and the camp was amazing.
5.0
We rent a home every year in the area and this is far and away the best of the best. House was perfect with a large gathering area and kitchen. I love Big Lake, great small mouth, pan fish, Northern and musky fishing. I would highly recommend hiring a guide to learn the lake, there are some dangerous rock bars or simply read a map intently. We will book this house again in 2024. Thx TC
5.0
Beautiful home that allowed 20 people to live comfortably for a week. The lake is gorgeous and serene. We enjoyed the privacy in the home and lake.
5.0
The house is magnificent. The lake offered great swimming for adults and kids of all ages. The canoes and kayaks got us all around the lake. The bikes were great on the nearby bike/hike trail. Overall, a wonderful experience. Thanks, Keith!!
5.0
Everything was great. Driveway is a little tight be we have very big trailers. Could use a TV in the great room. 9.7/10
5.0
Everything was great. Driveway is a little tight be we have very big trailers. Could use a TV in the great room. 9.7/10
5.0
This cabin was beautiful and clean. There was a lot of old detail that was put into it. So many different books and paintings. There was so much character. You can tell the house was built and kept up with love and we felt it. It was beautiful especially the lake. The nearby towns have nice little bars and restaurants. It was truly magical and I can’t wait to stay again. Thank you Keith for letting us stay in your home. Our hearts are warmed.
5.0
Great location for snowmobile trip. Close to trail to Boulder Junction.
5.0
This house and property is exceptional. So beautiful. So clean. Great location. I wish we would have planned a whole week. Defiantly will rent again.
5.0
A group of friends and I gathered at this beautiful accommodating property in the northern highlands region of Wisconsin and could not have been more pleased with the home, the land and the lake it was on. So much to do, look at and explore. Keith was very easy to communicate with and everything was to our liking!
5.0
This property was absolutely beautiful and peaceful and quiet and did I say beautiful. The cabin had plenty of space for all of us to hang out. Spacious kitchen lot's of seating for eating and games. The lake was the cleanest we have EVER swam in!!! The scenery around the lake and property was absolutely gorgeous! We found a awesome trail to walk our dogs on! The Host was very easy to communicate with and responded to requests promptly! I can't wait to come back again and again and again. I really hope everyone else has a wonderful experience like we did.
5.0
Awesome place for a family get together- From check-in to departure it was a perfect place to enjoy time together and time away. The cabin was perfectly equipped, the location and amenities were outstanding,, and communication was exceptional.
5.0
Absolutely beautiful. Everyone loved it :)
5.0
Great trip
Our family had a great time at Birch Brae. The long sandy beach was perfect for our 1, 3, and 4 year olds. We enjoyed kayaking and canoeing both around the lake and through the nearby river. The big table and kitchen provided plenty of space for us to gather for large family meals. The fire pit area was really comfortable - out of the way of the wind and the stone bottom kept the bugs at bay. We’d love to come back!
5.0
Loved everything about the property
5.0
Beautiful place
Loved everything about the property
5.0
Birch Brae was a phenomenal cabin that welcomed us with open arms! Keith was an exceptional host and was very communicative and easy to work with. Him and his brother kept the property in excellent condition and had everything there for us to enjoy the weekend and ensure a smooth stay. The cabin is great for a long weekend and a wonderful place to make memories! We made many and will cherish them for years to come! Thank you!!
5.0
A cabin of dreams and a place to make exceptional memories!
Birch Brae was a phenomenal cabin that welcomed us with open arms! Keith was an exceptional host and was very communicative and easy to work with. Him and his brother kept the property in excellent condition and had everything there for us to enjoy the weekend and ensure a smooth stay. The cabin is great for a long weekend and a wonderful place to make memories! We made many and will cherish them for years to come! Thank you!!
5.0
Had a group of 11 people for a couple days of snowmobiling. This was close to trail 2. The house was very clean and worked well for the large group.
5.0
Nice place
Nice location. Close to trails.
5.0
Great cabin in the perfect location
Had a group of 11 people for a couple days of snowmobiling. This was close to trail 2. The house was very clean and worked well for the large group.
5.0
Beautiful house - huge with tons of beds
5.0
Great place to stay
Beautiful house - huge with tons of beds
5.0
Snowmobile trip
House was perfect for large group. Easy trail access. Driveway a little tight for multiple large trailers, but we made it work.
5.0
This is a beautiful home that is great for a large group. The open floor plan allowed for everyone to be together and able to move around. The kitchen is huge, well stocked, and was perfect for our large group to make meals each day. We enjoyed the dining tables for enjoying meals together as well as putting puzzles together while overlooking the beautiful views of the lake. We kept a fire burning to keep the chill out of the air and to maintain the cozy feeling. Each family enjoyed their space to sleep as well as plenty of bathrooms for privacy. The two washers and two dryers were a great bonus as well as the ability to use the garage and additional refrigerator. The microwave stopped working during our stay and after a quick message to the property manager he had one on order and it was delivered within a few days.
This home was perfect for our snowmobile group/family as the trails were very close, we were able to leave directly from the house to access them.
5.0
beautiful home that is great for a large group
This is a beautiful home that is great for a large group. The open floor plan allowed for everyone to be together and able to move around. The kitchen is huge, well stocked, and was perfect for our large group to make meals each day. We enjoyed the dining tables for enjoying meals together as well as putting puzzles together while overlooking the beautiful views of the lake. We kept a fire burning to keep the chill out of the air and to maintain the cozy feeling. Each family enjoyed their space to sleep as well as plenty of bathrooms for privacy. The two washers and two dryers were a great bonus as well as the ability to use the garage and additional refrigerator. The microwave stopped working during our stay and after a quick message to the property manager he had one on order and it was delivered within a few days.
This home was perfect for our snowmobile group/family as the trails were very close, we were able to leave directly from the house to access them.
5.0
We LOVED our stay at Birch Brae. My dog learned he loved the water. The little ones made tons of s'mores and the adults kicked back and enjoyed the view. ZERO issues at all. Just a fantastic stress free time :)
5.0
Best Vaca in years!!!
We LOVED our stay at Birch Brae. My dog learned he loved the water. The little ones made tons of s'mores and the adults kicked back and enjoyed the view. ZERO issues at all. Just a fantastic stress free time :)
5.0
Great place we will come back to again
Our family had a fabulous time in this immaculate, spacious and well appointed home. We will be visiting here again!
5.0
Very quiet lake, some tubing and fishing boats. Kitchen was well stocked. Boats and bikes available for use. Bedroom and bathrooms were adequate and convenient. Enjoyed.
5.0
Beautiful location, shallow beach was good for our little ones. d
Very quiet lake, some tubing and fishing boats. Kitchen was well stocked. Boats and bikes available for use. Bedroom and bathrooms were adequate and convenient. Enjoyed.
5.0
We had a wonderful week with our family. Lovely home with a well stocked kitchen and spaces for everyone. Great location and beautiful lake. Our grandsons enjoyed catching fish and swimming.
5.0
Summer vacation
We had a wonderful week with our family. Lovely home with a well stocked kitchen and spaces for everyone. Great location and beautiful lake. Our grandsons enjoyed catching fish and swimming.
5.0
Loved the place. Everything we thought and more!
5.0
Great place
Loved the place. Everything we thought and more!
5.0
The House was beautiful and perfect for our family. We had a great time!
5.0
amazing weekend
The House was beautiful and perfect for our family. We had a great time!
FAQs
How much does this house cost compared to others in Wisconsin?
The average price for a rental in Wisconsin is $338 per night. This rental is $1,157 above the average.
Is parking included with this house?
Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at BIRCH BRAE- Spectacular House On Big Lake For An Amazing Northwoods Experience!. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.
Is there a pool at this house?
We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this house. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.
Is BIRCH BRAE- Spectacular House On Big Lake For An Amazing Northwoods Experience! pet friendly?
Yes! This house is pet-friendly. For more information, we recommend contacting the booking provider about animal policies.
What amenities are available at BIRCH BRAE- Spectacular House On Big Lake For An Amazing Northwoods Experience!?
We found 12 amenities for this rental. This includes air conditioner, pets allowed, kitchen or kitchenette, internet / wifi, and fireplace.
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